Pip moved her family from Ashburton to Christchurch a little more than two years ago. To say her life was difficult back then would be an understatement. Pip credits Birthright Canterbury with helping her through this dark period in her life. Read Pip's story.

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Birthright field worker like a guardian angel

As a university student and single parent with two children, Nicky's life is sometimes stressful, busy and at times a little chaotic. She reached out to Birthright Canterbury for help and says she immediately felt like she had a guardian angel in her field worker, Angela. Read Nicky's story.

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We understand the diversity of whanau in our communities

Birthright believes that all children have the right to a happy, secure and loving home environment. We specialise in working with families led by one person. Our goal is nurtured, resilient, inspired children and families.

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We specialise in working with families led by one person

Birthright believes that all children have the right to a happy, secure and loving home environment. We understand the diversity of whanau in our communities. Our goal is nurtured, resilient, inspired children and families

Free call your local Birthright: 0800 457 146

Nurtured, Resilient, Inspired Children and Families

Birthright believes that all children have the right to a happy, secure and loving home environment. We understand the diversity of whanau in our communities. We specialise in working with families led by one person.

Doctor Katarina Simon is a second doctoral candidate and a full time, single parent carer of three adult sons, two of whom are tangata whai ora with high complex needs including schizophrenia, drug and alcohol addiction, Type 1 diabetes and post-traumatic stress.
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Barnados- 0800 What's UpWhat's Up offers phone - and online - counselling for young people from children to teens.

Lifeline - 0800 543 354 or (09) 522 2999Lifeline is a free service, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Youthline - 0800 376 633A free, confidential and non-judgemental telephone counselling service, available 24/7, 365 days a year for all young people. Youthline also has a free txt service (txt 234) and an email support service.